Construction outfit Taylor Woodrow has been selected to carry out civil engineering works for the onshore substation of the 960MW East Anglia 2 offshore wind project. This contract encompasses various tasks, including highway improvement works, landscaping, and screening.
Project Timeline
The onshore substation works for ScottishPower Renewables’ East Anglia 2 will commence in 2025, with the offshore wind farm located off the coast of Suffolk expected to become operational by 2028. The project is anticipated to support approximately 80 jobs during the contract duration.
Supply Chain Developments
The Taylor Woodrow contract is part of a series of supply chain announcements from ScottishPower Renewables following its success in the Allocation Round 6 auction held in September. This includes a substantial turbine supply contract exceeding £1 billion, which will involve the manufacturing of blades for the wind farm’s 64 turbines in Hull.
Statements from Leaders
Ross Ovens, managing director for offshore at ScottishPower Renewables, stated, “Taylor Woodrow has an outstanding reputation and successful track record of delivering vital infrastructure projects like this. It’s fantastic to welcome them on board and have them join our East Anglia supply chain family to support our onshore substation works.”
Phil Skegg, managing director of Taylor Woodrow, added, “Being part of the ScottishPower Renewables supply chain family is a great reward for our own team and builds on the successful work being done with other partners to provide vital infrastructure for the UK. As a business, it is excellent to be partnering with an organization with such vision, and I know our people are excited to be part of what will be a prestigious development.”
Conclusion
The collaboration between Taylor Woodrow and ScottishPower Renewables signifies a major step forward in the development of renewable energy infrastructure in the UK, contributing to the country’s transition to sustainable energy.
Sources
- ScottishPower Renewables – East Anglia 2 Project Overview
- Taylor Woodrow – Recent Projects and Collaborations
- Renewable Energy World – Offshore Wind Developments in the UK
